IBIT News & Analysis
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Market Mood
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Reach $635 Million Amid Inflation Concerns
On May 13, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced outflows totaling $635 million, the largest single-day outflow since January 29. BlackRock's IBIT led the decline with $284.69 million, contributing significantly to a five-day cumulative outflow of $1.26 billion across all funds. Key drivers for these outflows included April's CPI at 3.8% and PPI at 6%, the highest since December 2022, alongside Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed Chair. Consequently, market expectations shifted from rate cuts to approximately 39% odds of rate hikes, impacting investor sentiment negatively regarding Bitcoin ETFs (CRYPTO: BTC).
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IBIT vs FBTC Bitcoin ETFs: 0.25% Expense Ratio, 1-Year Return -12.6%
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) are both designed for Bitcoin exposure with an identical 0.25% expense ratio. As of April 9, 2026, both funds reported a 1-year return of -12.6% and a maximum drawdown of 49.36%. IBIT has significant assets under management at $57.64 billion compared to FBTC's $12.7 billion. This analysis highlights their performance and cost structure, assuring investors straightforward Bitcoin price tracking without added complexities.
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